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What was the original spelling of Buddy Holly's name and what was the reason for the change?

Question #84422. Asked by crotalus77.

Kalyro
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Kalyro

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It was originally "Holley", but was changed because of a contract he signed that spelt it "Holly".

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Holly

Aug 11 2007, 1:19 PM
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I have been to his grave in Lubbock Cemetary. It was then that I found out about the change in spelling. Took several pictures and made a rubbing of it. This is a photo of the gravestone.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:HollyGrave850909.JPG

Aug 11 2007, 1:30 PM
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